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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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